Don't Open This Book! Giraffe and Friends Are Sleeping - by Dk Ryland (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Furry, feathered, and scaled--our favorite animal friends are back! There's just one big problem: It's past their bedtime, but the reader has woken them up by opening the book!

Each of the six animals needs a little something different to get back to sleep--whether it's a bedtime story, a lullaby, or a little help counting Flamingo's three toes. The reader helps each animal drift off by rocking the book, joining in the breathing exercises, or petting scared-of-the-dark Giraffe's neck, which may in fact also help them fall asleep.

With colorful speech bubbles and playful prompts, readers are invited to take an active role in every routine, practicing skills like following directions, reading to the animals, and showing empathy along the way. It's a silly adventure as the animals and the reader work together to chase away nighttime worries, proving that with a little imagination--and a lot of teamwork--bedtime can be fun for everyone!

About the Author

DK Ryland loves to draw animals and nature and enjoys writing books that make kids laugh. Before she started writing for kids, DK earned a film degree and spent time filming wildlife in South Africa. She also works as an online teacher and curriculum writer, composing curriculum-aligned teaching guides for picture books. When not writing and illustrating, you can find DK going on adventures with her husband and two kids, visiting the giraffes at the San Diego Safari Park, playing sports, or reading a book--while petting a cat or a dog. She is also the author/illustrator of Giraffe is Too Tall for This Book and Giraffe's Book is Missing a Story (Page Street Kids). Visit her at www.DKRyland.com.